swtjo2000

I may have posted these on the old board a while back when I first made them but I cant remember for sure. these are a couple of my favorites that I have made. I am trying to get back in the swing of things.... I havent made a pillar in so long I hope I can remember how. I pretty much took this whole summer off and before that it seemed every time I fired up the melter it was to do "stupid dipped bears"! I say "stupid" because I get so tired of doing them, They are a good addition to my business as far as money goes but they take up all my time and I dont get to play much any more. So sometimes I get frustrated with making them. anyway, I wanted to post some of my pillars hoping that maybe I will get inspired to get back to work on what I truly love.

Yes!! another Charger fan!!!! whooo hooo! Go Chargers!!

I like the idea that scented had.... doing the layering backwards. I think that would work. I believe the teacher wants to be able to cut it open to expose the layers so that would work but I am wondering how to make it hands on for the whole class. I think thats something else he wanted to do. I will talk to him again and give him these ideas and see what he thinks. Thank you for your replies and I'm sure I'll be asking more about this later.

I have a friend who is a high school science teacher. He was wondering if there was a way to demonstrate the layers of the earth using candles. what I am picturing is starting with a small ball of wax with a wick in it for something to hold on to. then dipping it in different colors for each layer. I dont usually make candles like this and was wondering if anybody has any better ideas or if this would even work? I think he wants the kids to actually make their own in class as a project...and for me to come in and demonstrate. is there a certain type of wax that I need to use? the wax I have is 1343 and also 4786 for containers. any feed back on this would be great!!

they remind me of a dragon like from the cartoons .... they're cool!

I'm not that person but maybe you need to add a little bit of mold release . it is a granule type additive.

could I get some opinions about what "tuscan style" candles would look like? Pillars of course. maybe there are some pics in the gallery that would be considered Tuscan style? Thanks for any replies Swtjo2000